Desert Mirage

Name: Desert Mirage
Total time: 2 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: cocktail
Ingredients: 2 oz Mezcal; 1/2 oz Averna Amaro; 1/4 oz Benedictine; 1 tsp Simple Syrup; 2 dashes Orange Bitters; 2 dashes Angostura Bitters; for Garnish Grapefruit Peel

A mesmerizing twist on the modern cocktail

AI Cocktail Info

Serving : 1 cocktail

ABV

approximately 30%*

Calories

180*

Net Carbs

6g*

Ingredients:

AI Request:a tequila or mezcal cocktail without fruit juice using only a subset of the following ingredients rye whiskey grapefruit juice pineapple juice cherry juice luxardo cherry averna amaro gin seltzer water benedictine lime juice tequila blanco peychaud's bitters irish whiskey lemon juice brandy mezcal simple syrup orange bitters bourbon whiskey angostura bitters white rum grapefruit peel elderflower liqueur vodka lemon peel grapefruit slice blended scotch whisky cognac ginger syrup orange peel

*Estimated by AI - may vary

Instructions

A mesmerizing twist on the modern cocktail, Desert Mirage captures the essence of a dusky desert sunset with its complex blend of smoky, sweet, and bitter notes. Perfect for the adventurous drinker looking for a sophisticated, sippable experience. This cocktail takes you on a journey through the desert at twilight, with every sip evoking the mystery and allure of the vast, starlit skies. **Ingredients:** - 2 oz Mezcal - 1/2 oz Averna Amaro - 1/4 oz Benedictine - 1 tsp Simple Syrup - 2 dashes Orange Bitters - 2 dashes Angostura Bitters - Grapefruit Peel for Garnish **Instructions:** 1. In a mixing glass, combine mezcal, Averna Amaro, Benedictine, simple syrup, orange bitters, and Angostura bitters. 2. Fill the mixing glass with ice and stir well until the outside of the glass feels cold, about 20-30 seconds. 3. Strain the mixture into a chilled old-fashioned glass filled with a large ice cube. 4. Twist a piece of grapefruit peel over the drink to express its oils, then rub the peel around the rim of the glass before dropping it in for garnish. **Glassware:** Serve in an old-fashioned glass. The Desert Mirage stands out for its lack of conventional citrus juice, relying instead on the aromatic presence of grapefruit peel and the bitters to balance the smoky depth of the mezcal. The Averna Amaro and Benedictine introduce a complex herbal sweetness, while the simple syrup subtly enhances the mezcal's natural flavors without overshadowing them. This cocktail is a toast to the enigmatic beauty of the desert and the stories it holds within its sands.

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